Lisa A. Grimaldi

Lisa A. Grimaldi

Editor, Incentive / Editor, incentives & destinations, Northstar Meetings Group

I am the editor of Incentive and editor, incentives & destinations, for Northstar Meetings Group. A New Jersey native, I hold a B.S. in journalism from Boston University and a post-graduate certificate in magazine editing from Columbia School of Journalism. When I'm not catching up on my ever-expanding reading list, I'm adding to my wish list of new places to discover. Among my favorite travels thus far are Australia, Bali, South Africa, Panama and Colombia, but Italy — where my family still owns a home — holds a special place in my heart.

What Lisa Covers

International: Croatia, Montenegro, Belgium, U.K., Ireland, France, Monaco, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Africa, Caribbean, Canada, the Middle East

Industry Associations: SITE, IMEX, IRF, DI, IMA, ADMEI, FICP

Industry Segments: Incentives, CVBs, financial and insurance, DMCs

The Latest From Lisa

How CVBs Are Surviving in the Age of COVID-19
How CVBs Are Surviving in the Age of COVID-19
With revenues from hotel occupancy taxes down severely, convention and visitor bureaus are examining... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 8, 2020
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Pacific World to Cease Operations Due to Pandemic
The global DMC and event management firm will shutter in November.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 1, 2020
Key Insights From the 2020 Incentive Industry Roundtable
Key Insights From the 2020 Incentive Industry Roundtable
Six thought leaders reveal insights and advice for the changing motivation landscape.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 31, 2020
Incentive Marketing Association Reveals 2020-2021 Leadership
Incentive Marketing Association Reveals 2020-2021 Leadership
Len Sadek, director of gift card sales and marketing at Landry’s, Inc., is the IMA's new president.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 13, 2020
US Capitol Travel Coronavirus Relief Talks Jobs
Millions of Travel Jobs Could Disappear Permanently
U.S. Travel executive vice president Tori Barnes urged Congress to resume coronavirus-relief talks to... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 11, 2020
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Incentive Research Foundation Cancels 2020 Invitational, Reveals 2021 Destination and Dates
The signature IRF event was slated to take place Dec. 1-4 in the Dominican Republic.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 31, 2020
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Destinations International’s Virtual Convention Tackles DMO Survival Strategies, Racism
The organization’s two-day digital event attracted more than 3,000 attendees from 14 countries.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 17, 2020
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Belgium Launches Tools for Safe Meetings
The three programs are designed to help planners organize events during the pandemic and beyond.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 17, 2020
Survey: The Future of Incentive Travel
Survey: The Future of Incentive Travel
While most programs have been postponed, planners are actively looking forward to 2021.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 16, 2020
Incentive Gifts for Hard Work in New Times
Incentive Gifts for Hard Work in New Times
These 12 thoughtful items will add rewarding experiences to the new normal.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 16, 2020
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